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Migration North to Alaska, The Alaska Gold Rush

The Alaska Gold Rush

In 1880 Joe Juneau discovered gold in the Silverbow Basin of Alaska. This discovery, and subsequent discoveries in the Klondike, Yukon region, and elsewhere prompted thousands to migrate to the territory hoping to strike it rich.

provides valuable information on the Alaska Gold Rush. and also provide useful information.


The Documents

Refer to CaptionOver Chilkoot Pass During the Gold Rush in Alaska ÍþÄá˹ÈËÓéÀÖ³¡ and Records Administration Donated Materials in the ÍþÄá˹ÈËÓéÀÖ³¡ Henry S. Wellcoms Collection Print 986; Box 70
Refer to CaptionKlondike Outfits at Dyea, 1898, Starting point for the trail to the Northern Gold Fields ÍþÄá˹ÈËÓéÀÖ³¡ and Records Administration Donated Materials in the ÍþÄá˹ÈËÓéÀÖ³¡ D.L. Brainard s Picturesque Alaska 200(S)-BR-1-A5; Album Volume 1-A

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